I’ll never forget it: scrolling through late-night TikTok a few months ago, I paused at a familiar streamer sporting an unexpectedly sleek new haircut. The caption? “Imagine if Ninja got a low taper fade.” I laughed—and then realised this meme had become more than just a joke. It was everywhere: Twitter threads, meme forums, YouTube…
I remember the first time I asked myself, “What food starts with Z?” It was in the middle of a kitchen trivia night with friends—wine in hand, flour in the air, and me blanking hard after yelling out “Zebra Cake!” (Yes, it’s a snack cake. Yes, I was judged.) But that curious moment spiraled into…
It all began at a small weekend farmers’ market in Santa Barbara. I was strolling past a stall bursting with heirloom produce when an elderly vendor handed me a basket of endive. “Try it with olive oil and a touch of lemon,” he said. I did, and it changed everything. That taste—bitter, bright, and unexpectedly…
I have a thing for alphabet games at the dinner table. Blame it on one too many road trips as a kid where my brother and I would alphabetise every snack we ate (“A” was always apple slices, and we got stuck at “X”). So recently, while browsing an international market in Miami, I paused…
I’ll never forget the first time I tasted ugli fruit—an odd, bumpy citrus that looked more like a grenade than dinner. I was in Jamaica on assignment, and my local guide dared me to “take a bite.” That burst of tangy sweetness, with a hint of grapefruit and mandarin, made my eyes light up. That’s…
I’ll never forget my first bite of stone crab in Miami—the sun was dipping low, casting warm hues across my plate of crème-fresh claws, and everything about that moment felt electric. It was more than food; it was a tap on the shoulder—from the city’s vibrant culture, its blend of heritage and innovation, and a…
I’ll never forget my first trip to Montreal—there I was, walking along cobblestone streets in Old Montreal, wide-eyed and trying to soak in everything around me. The vibrant street art, the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked croissants wafting from cafes, and the buzzing atmosphere of people from all walks of life. But, confession time—when I first…
Maui has a way of sneaking into your heart. One moment, you’re kicking back with a drink in hand at a beachfront bar, and the next, you’re hiking through lush rainforests or exploring black sand beaches. Trust me, I’ve had my fair share of spontaneous Maui moments, like when I found myself staring out over…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at an Instagram picture of powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, and a sunset that looks like it’s been plucked from a painting, chances are it was from Destin, Florida. I stumbled upon this paradise a few years ago during a spontaneous road trip with no more than a suitcase…
It was my first time stepping foot on Key West, and let me tell you, I had zero expectations. I was thinking “Oh, another island with tourists everywhere.” But the moment I hopped off the ferry and took in that warm sea breeze, I knew I’d been wrong. Key West isn’t just any island—it’s a quirky blend…
